Design Apartments "Im Holländerhaus"

I stayed in 2 properties with Designapartments Potsdam from early March to end of May in Geschwister-Scholl Strasse and Hermann Elfing Strasse for business. The first impression: it is a stylish flat. But soon you realize it is superficial decor over quality and service. Behind my first cooker there was no tiles, just paint. As there was no cupboards or build in space 2 hoovers were kept in the corners of my living room. The cleaners come very erratically and I had to complain they do not wash the floors and removed fat spiderwebs in corners. They did remove bagged bottles from the kitchen however, for which I had paid deposits in the shop opposite. Twice there was no heating for a couple of days. I had to vacate the first flat because of a child running above from 6 am at times! The second top floor flat had a balcony next to the bedroom window where neighbors would talk until the early hours. The sofa base had no cover, just foam. I enquired if it was at the cleaners, but no. Window black out insufficient. In both flats the fridge did not cool even on the highest setting. Anything positive? The beds were comfortable. For people staying a day or so this might be OK accommodation.

The staff at check-in was so welcoming and kind, which made me feel right at home from the start. The location is perfect, with everything nearby, and the apartment’s design is beautiful and comfortable. It was spotlessly clean, and the whole experience was flawless. Can’t wait to come back!

We really enjoyed staying in this spacious apartment that was perfect for our large group. The separate bedrooms provided privacy, and the well-equipped kitchen and living room made group meals a breeze. The apartment’s convenient location allows it to easily access restaurants, bars, and supermarkets within walking distance. Overall, great stay!

The impeccably clean and glamorous design created a welcoming atmosphere, making it a joy to relax and enjoy our time. Situated in the heart of Potsdam, the location couldn't have been more perfect. Every detail, from the stylish decor to the spotless surroundings, contributed to a truly uplifting experience. I highly recommend this place—our stay here was absolutely delightful!

I figured out why the mixed reviews. The actual physical apartments are nice. Floors nice. Service is typical of apartments being rented by companies buying apartments and renting them to tourists—so not good. Our apartment on Neuen Garten was fine. Very nice floors. Kitchen well equipped. Sharp knives and unscratched pans. But there is a sign saying don’t make a mess of the kitchen for the next guest. Which begs the question, who cleans when it is kind of messy but not that messy?—no one. The WiFi is bad. 100ms ping with little download bandwidth and no upload bandwidth. Unusable except for email. The rooms are not hotel clean. They are apartment clean like if you left your home unused for a couple weeks. So dusty and smells like you would expect. They have zero artificial ventilation

The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that check-in was smooth and efficient.|The accommodation itself was beautifully maintained, featuring clean and spacious rooms equipped with all the necessary amenities. I really loved its design.

Nice hotel with comfy apartments which really feel like a normal apartment and not a hotel. Also nice idea to put the guests names next to the door, so it really looks and feels like an apartment. Also the service at the reception was very friendly and the location is great. What I didn't like was the extremely complicated light switches in all rooms. We couldn't figure out how they work correctly till the end. Also I prefer to have shampoo and shower gel provided by the hotel, which won't be provided here. The two extra beds which we had were also kind of too hard. I wanted to give 4 Stars but the very positive experience with the reception lady needs to be honored after we had some problems with the invoice and she was also nice enough to take a picture of our group. So room for improvement but a nice stay. :)

Romantic little hotel with uniquely and ingeniously designed rooms right in the heart of the beautiful "holländer Viertel" of Potsdam. Each room has a little kitchenette and there is a large communal kitchen & dining area which can be used. Most rooms surround a beautifully decorated court yard and are therefore super quiet. Everything is spotless clean.